Assistant Teacher

Guadalupe Centers•Kansas City, MO

31d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist with creating a quality program and a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with children; to establish a respectful, supportive, and collaborative relationship with children, families, and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Valid driver’s license required
Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials required
Must have early childhood classes on the transcript or must be currently enrolled in Early Childhood classes.
Current Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
Attentive and patient with a friendly and energetic nature.
TB test is required
Physical test is required
FBI and MO State fingerprint clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or Associates degree with 9 hours in Early Childhood preferred
One (1) year of experience working in Early Childhood Education preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Knowledge of community diversity and cultural dynamics.
Ability to work in a non-judgmental way with a diverse range of people maintaining a respectful and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Promote and support children’s social, emotional, and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Head Start.
Assist and provide input with planning and developing an early learning curriculum with intentional opportunities for social and emotional development.
Work respectfully in collaboration with all program staff.
Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and daily activities both indoors and outdoors.
Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood theories of child growth and development.
Provide support with individualized learning opportunities for children in order to enhance their development of cognitive and language skills.
Establish a quality early childhood learning environment, aligned with quality standards of education, health, and safety, while maintaining program policies and procedures.
Consult with the lead teacher on observations and assessments of children.
Observe and document each child’s learning and development in support of DRDP data collection.
Assist with maintaining required individual children assessments in compliance with Early Childhood affiliated Federal and State contracts.
Provide the lead role of lesson implementation in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
Maintain a professional relationship with staff and families.
Attend and complete required professional training, classes, meetings, and workshops.
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and parents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.